Tamil Nadu to have two more State Information Commissioners
GS2Polity · Governance · IR· Transparency, accountability & RTI· Prelims·
Why in news
The Tamil Nadu government decided to increase the number of State Information Commissioners from six to eight to enhance the capacity to handle appeals under the Right to Information Act, 2005.
Background
The Tamil Nadu government is expanding the State Information Commission by adding two more commissioners. The commission currently consists of one Chief Information Commissioner and five State Information Commissioners, with the Governor making appointments based on a committee's recommendation including the Chief Minister.
Facts for Prelims
- BodyState Information Commission: Body responsible for handling appeals under the Right to Information Act, 2005
- PostState Information Commissioners: Appointed by the Governor on the recommendation of a committee including the Chief Minister
For Mains
Q. Discuss the significance of strengthening State Information Commissions in ensuring the effective implementation of the Right to Information Act, 2005.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Institutional bottleneck: Addressing the backlog of appeals due to inadequate human resources in state-level commissions
- Accountability mechanism: Ensuring timely disposal of grievances to uphold the spirit of transparency in public administration
Keywords: Right to Information · Transparency · Public Accountability · Administrative Efficiency · State Information Commission
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